Board grants pro rata overtime for switchmen
Federal arbitration board orders a four cent per hour increase for overtime for switchmen, with a gradual eight hour day plan to benefit labor while acknowledging rail operations. Disputing arbitrators dissented on the ten cent hourly claim and full time and a half overtime. The decision impacts thirteen eastern railroads and reflects concerns over health, family time, and service delays.
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New York
N.Y
Switchmana
Federal Arbitration Board
Railroada
Awitchman
Jamoa B. Gohners
W. A. Titus
B. F. Votter
T. W. Evisix
Charles Th. Howry
Cnstern
Ttwan
Retiromia
Admmeon Inn
Tours Art
Awitehmen
Jlowry
Jenks
Jolauro
Rongoria
Lille
Thia
Leleure
Fear for U S Citizens Aboard Liner Voltaire
Reported danger to American passengers on the liner Voltaire overdue between New York and Liverpool. An official said crew and passengers faced possible sinking after a German attack. With no word since late November, fears grew that the ship and 147 crew may not be rescued.
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Jon Lamport
Inez Volture
Liverpool
New York
Ste Mikil
Vauban
Halifax
Ung
Secvion
Chaney
Dheda
Amd
Voltasro
South America
Kola
French Papers Grow Hostile Over Wilson Note
The piece summarizes Allied and German reactions to President Wilson's note, noting hostile editorial positions in foreign papers. It citesStephen Picton of the Poth Journal supporting the note while condemning belligerents, submarines, and wartime violence as monstrous.
Remember Mexican War Christmas Relief Effort
Dispatch from Mexico describes a U S punitive expedition delivering aid for Christmas, with $1,000,000 estimated costs and thousands of food items. The convoys include cigars, candy, tobacco, clothing, and medical supplies, packed in homemade bundles and marked as Christmas remembrance gifts for soldiers and families. Packages show varied contents and careful wrapping for shipment.
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Old Lendawarters
Mexico
United States
Aix
Barrela
Ustaf
Chriatman
German Press Skeptical On Wilson Peace Plan, Berlin Debates
Berlin papers offer mixed reactions to President Wilson notes amid belligerent pressures. Observers, including Lokal Anzeiger and Vossische Zeitung, cite American motives, while others warn against overestimating a peace move. Tageblatt and others foresee continued conflict unless terms shift. (Continued on last page.)
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Berlin
London
Wilden
George Barnard
Vosslado Voltung
Wildan
America
Ftxolf
Pasko
England
Herr Bernhard
Jina
Germany
Amarin
Tha
Voraxche Zeitung
Wilson
Torreon in Hands of Villa and Refugees Flee
Foreign owner Advised of Torreon capture by Villa forces as rebels press through northern Mexico. Reports say Santa Rosalia fell December 12, and 300 Carranza troops bound for Chihuahua City were captured. Americans and foreigners fled Torreon seeking safety as Villa advance nears Chihuahua City and Timones. Washington awaits official confirmation amid mixed dispatches on Torreon and nearby fronts.
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Lodadoeliatl Preks Teaser Witten
Y Pasu
Taxge
Dee
bLcone Hemed
Uiat
Torreon
Prangteep Villa
Faroum
Washington
Kavorunont
Touny
Thexo Roporta
Mornliz
Tha
Mitoyngon
Ely
Iraive Owan
Joac Yue Salazue
Chibuachua
Villa Win
Timones
Chiehuahua City
Carranza
Torrean
Chihuahua City
Tn Sinvat Rownila
Santa Rosalia
Washington, D. C
Thomas O'lea
Aurely
Mexico
Mivices
Kato
Arun Calientes
Horder
Chituntug
Dowlymile Arredondo
Geneeva Carranza
Orinibs
Puebla
Zapatista Uatlyltias
Ansing will welcome probe into government stock notes
Washington dispatch reports Rep Wood of Indiana proposed a House resolution demanding an investigation into government officials alleged stock speculation tied to President Wil son aide notes. Lansing and Polk caution details unclear but support prompt inquiry despite stock knowledge gaps. London notes German peace reply unlikely before Christmas due to communication delays.
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Pravi
Washington, D.C
Dee
Votary
Lansing
Wileson
Wood
Indiana
Jansing
Wall Street
Polk
British Pacifist Appeal Urges End to War in Europe
A British pacifist group led by Bertie and Russell appeals to President Wilson to end World War I. The letter, delivered via a messenger from England, argues that only swift action can save European civilization from destruction. It warns that prolonging the war risks deeper chaos and a loss of public courage in belligerent nations.
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Wilxon
Theodora Walt
Tageblatt
Adda
Wilgon
Rolex
America
Herre Wolf
Wilton
Wilson
New York
Neue Ira
Washington
Berty and
Russell
Europe
George Foxter Peabody
Paul U. Nollogg
Aiea Emily
Baleh
Mngland
Ravel
Wayne
India
Olther Alda
Teurope
Not Guilty verdict in Barnes murder case at Fitch court
In Chicago December 25 the jury found Mrs Barnes not guilty of murdering her husband. State's Attorney Jayne attacked juries for sparing women in murder trials while Mrs Barnes and her attorney argued the verdict rested on evidence. The vote was 11 to 1 for acquittal after a brief discussion of the divorce case and the revolver she carried.
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Chtenge
Fitch
Yeater
Siri
Barnhart
McCarthy
Barney
George H. Guenther
Redlwart S. Day
Kling
Barnes
Washington Park
Waray
Tudge Fitel
Atood
Charles Baltey
Oak Park
Innelythers
Une Jurore
Bailey Awung
Mayor orders coal car to aid poor on Christmas
In Des Moines Mayor John MacVicar ordered a caravan of coal bought with city funds to aid the poor during Christmas. Wholesalers refused to supply coal. the mayor says a conspiracy by local dealers caused shortages and promised a grand jury investigation.
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Pye
der Moines
Santry
Bobo
Nitsburg
John MacVicat
Ceat
Tate
Wang Mel
Latna
British report on Arabia’s wartime status released
An official British government report states that Arabia was not in the service of any Allied powers and was not an armed ally of Germany. The note to the American government clarifies Arabia’s status as an armed auxiliary only in response to a State Department inquiry, with further details expected to be sought to resolve remaining uncertainties.
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Washington, D. C
Arabia
Mediterranean
Lechres
Germany
State Department
May Mail Films Admit to Wimalia By January Fourth
A terse notice states that film screenings by May Mail Films are admitted to Wimalia by the olive department effective January 4. The fragment preserves a few readable entities such as May Mail Films and January 4.
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Whatington
Wimalia
Olive
The Trial of Rubenstein and Judge Landis
Attorney Rubenstein faces grand jury perjury and conspiracy charges after disputes with Judge Landis. A court hearing escalates with contempt findings while Rubenstein argues for leniency based on personal hardship and anticipated family support.
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Chicago
Rivhenateth Norred
Cour
Rubenstein
Taubenstein
Rabenatein
Sedlerday
Renesaw
Landis Gaboustebn
Landis Rabin Nti
Uav
Tayen
Renesay Mowntin Landis
City Readies Welcome Home Battery C Troops
About 120 members of Battery C return from six months in federal service for a two day Christmas home leave. Otto Mull leads the unit as Mayor McNutt and city officials greet them at Davenport and Muscatine to form a grand procession into town. A stage welcome on Mulberry and Third is planned with a festive but concise celebration before troops reunite with families.
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Otto W. Mull
Davenport Billeaghey
Towa
Wicama
Davenport
Enta
Muscatine
Hix
Munecatine
J. S. McNutt
Cttizens
Third Street
Mulberry Avenue
Magentine
Shelby Norman Pont
G. A. Roo
Wigh School
Tha Hutt Manufacturinse Company
Battery
Marentine
Tavenport
Wic Davenport
Haa
Neon
Winge Lyeir
Wil
Bet Bn
Weather forecast misprint from Chicago item
Increasing cloudiness will raise temperatures with periods of sun likely. Sunday expects more cloud cover and warmer air, with conditions possibly unsettled by night.
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Chicago
Iowa
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